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CSUN's Robert Krol: Do immigrants make us less safe?

Many Americans think immigrants are more likely to commit crimes, making our communities less safe. A 2024 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 57% of individuals surveyed thought migrants increased crime in the United States. More than three-fourths of Republicans think this, while less than a third of Democrats agree. The evidence does not support this view. -- Las Vegas Su

Defensive Battle Ends in 0-0 Draw for Men’s Soccer at CSUN

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Posting its third shutout in four games this year, the Pacific men's soccer program held CSU Northridge scoreless in a 0-0 draw Thursday at the Matador Soccer Field. The Tigers (2-1-1) and Matadors (1-1-2) traded scoring opportunities throughout the match, but ultimately the goalkeepers prevented any from reaching the back of the nets. Senior Joshua Moya earned his third clean sheet of the season, facing 13 shots and collecting five saves on the night. -- BVM Sports

Women’s Golf Finalizes 2024-25 Tournament Schedule

The CSUN women's golf team, led by head coach Michelle Winkler, has set its tournament schedule for the 2024-25 season, kicking off on September 8 at Utah Valley's Wolverine Invitational. After a record-setting 2023-24 season and a sixth-place finish at the Big West Championship, the Matadors are poised for success, with veterans and newcomer contributions expected. Winkler expressed confidence in her team's abilities and aspirations, highlighting the hard work they put in over the summer. -- BVM Sports

OPUSD embraces new technology hire

Thompson holds a BA in music education from UCLA and a master’s degree in public school administration from Cal State Northridge. In addition to teaching credentials, she has certifications from technology providers like Google and MagicSchool. -- The Acorn

WSJ / COLLEGE PULSE RANKINGS Social Mobility

1 University of California, Merced Public CA 86.8 University of California, Merced Merced, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 1 Score 86.8 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 96 Salary Impact Score 83 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $13,450 Value Added to Graduate Salary $33,874 2 California State University, Stanislaus Public CA 82.1 California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 2 Score 82.1 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 77 Salary Impact Score 85 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $5,752 Value Added to Graduate Salary $30,669 3 California State University, San Bernardino Public CA 81.2 California State University, San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 3 Score 81.2 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 82 Salary Impact Score 81 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $8,215 Value Added to Graduate Salary $27,633 4 California State University, Fresno Public CA 80.4 California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 4 Score 80.4 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 78 Salary Impact Score 82 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $6,744 Value Added to Graduate Salary $28,423 5 California State University, Los Angeles Public CA 78.5 California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 5 Score 78.5 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 69 Salary Impact Score 83 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $5,385 Value Added to Graduate Salary $26,727 6 Florida International University Public FL 78.2 Florida International University Miami, FL Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 6 Score 78.2 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 84 Salary Impact Score 76 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $8,722 Value Added to Graduate Salary $32,356 7 California State University, Long Beach Public CA 77 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CA Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 7 Score 77 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 89 Salary Impact Score 71 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $8,721 Value Added to Graduate Salary $32,719 8 Baruch College, CUNY Public NY 76.8 Baruch College, CUNY New York, NY Scores and Ranks Rank/Score Rank 8 Score 76.8 Social Mobility Score Graduation Rate Score 68 Salary Impact Score 81 Cost and Returns Amount Average Net Price $3,644 Value Added to Graduate Salary $45,354 9 California State University, Northridge Public CA 76 -- The Wall Street Journal

CSUN Art Galleries to Host ‘iwitness: Narratives of Resistance’ Exhibition

LOS ANGELES—The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge will be hosting “iwitness: Narratives of Resistance in its West Gallery.” This exhibition by the iwitness Project tells the story of the genocide of the Western Armenian population (1915-23) through the portraits and narratives of survivor witnesses using photography, oral history, installation, and sound. -- California Courier

Las Vegas places a bet on a new art museum, with help from LA

LACMA is already part of Local Access, which brings exhibitions from its collection to four Southern California institutions: Lancaster Museum of Art and History; Riverside Art Museum; Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College; and California State University, Northridge, Art Galleries. -- Art Daily

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 5-12

The Soraya: The 2024-2025 calendar of events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts includes dance, and music performances. Tickets on sale now. Location, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. www.thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News

In-Person Casual Conversation with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim in 2024

Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, winner of the 2002 Ramon Magsaysay award for Peace and International Understanding and the 2020 Niwano Peace Prize (for advocating peace with the North Korean people and sustainable development initiatives in Bhutan, North Korea, India, Philippines, and Indonesia), will be hosting a Dharma talk on how a person can handle difficult situations they face in life using the Buddha's teachings at the Orchard Conference Center in Cal State University Northridge campus. Audience members may bring questions they would like to discuss with Venerable Pomnyun. Any topic can be addressed. Examples of questions being asked include, "How do I handle stress at school?" "How do I help my spouse's alcoholism?" or "How do I help my kid study better?" The monk is quite well known in South Korea for doing these talks. -- Los Angeles Patch

CSUN Takes on Visiting Pacific on Thursday Night

CSUN Men's Soccer faces off against Pacific on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. following a tough 1-0 loss to California, which halted an eight-match unbeaten streak. Despite outshooting Cal, the Matadors were unable to capitalize, and a last-minute equalizer was disallowed. The team's defense has been strong thus far, allowing only two goals this season, while goalkeeper Merrick Cook boasts an impressive save percentage of .846. Pacific enters the match with a 2-1 record, looking to extend their winning ways after a recent victory over UC Riverside. -- BVM Sports

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